100 Cravings

A new food show for the big backs who love eating. Every craving, one episode at a time.

Hosted by Amiyah and Poke

01Episode 1

The Hamburger

We kick things off with the king of cravings: the hamburger. From its German roots to the drive-thru, here is how we get it done.

History

Hamburg roots, 1916 buns

The hamburger traces back to Hamburg, Germany, where chopped beef was a staple. In 1916, a fry cook named Walter Anderson introduced the bun at his Wichita diner, giving us the format we know today.

Caller's Corner

Greg from Cleveland

Greg called in to say he has been making burgers for 40 years. He swears by a hot cast-iron skillet, salt the patty right before it hits the pan, and never press down on the meat.

Amiyah's Way

No cheese, no tomatoes

Amiyah keeps it clean. Brioche bun toasted in beef fat, a thin patty with a salty crust, raw onion slices, and dill pickles stacked high. That is it. No cheese, no tomatoes, no ketchup.

Standard Recipe

The classic, for everyone

For those who want the full experience: 80/20 chuck, American cheese melted on the griddle, ripe tomato slices, shredded lettuce, pickles, onions, ketchup, and mustard on a toasted sesame seed bun.

The Journey So Far

One craving down, ninety-nine to go.

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